Full Show: Are you awake in a coma?, The failure of BC's FOI system & High rents in BC affecting tenants

Seg 1: Are people in a coma actually awake?

When a person goes into a coma, how much of their consciousness are they actually experiencing?

Guest: Dr. Adrian Owen, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging at the University of Western Ontario and Author of “The Grey Zone: A Neuroscientist Explores The Border Between Life And Death”

Seg 2: View From Victoria: 

Nathan Cullen is having second thoughts and he wishes he had done more to engage the public on NDP plans for the lands act. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 3: Concern over industrial barge terminal on the Fraser river

Concerns are being raised as Vancouver is currently in the process of selecting a site for an industrial barge terminal as part of a significant wastewater treatment plant upgrade project.

Guest: Dr. Moira Stilwell, Founding member of the Fraser River Community Alliance

Seg 4: Why is Alberta banning the shipment of BC wine?

The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Agency conducted an investigation and allegedly found evidence of B.C. wineries engaging in direct-to-consumer shipping across provincial borders in Alberta.

Guest: Albert Hudec, Legal Representative of the British Columbia Wine Industry

Seg 5: What is keeping FOI requests from being processed in a timely manner?

Despite the provincial Government's commitment to invest $5.5 million in modernizing technology and processes for responding to FOI requests, during a 3-year review period a new report highlights a discernible decline in overall timeliness.

Guest: Michael McEvoy, Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia

Seg 6: High rents in BC forcing tenants to use the BC Rent Bank

The provincial government has designated an additional $11 million to aid up to 20,000 residents experiencing challenges in meeting their rental payments.

Guest: Melissa Giles, Managing Director of the British Columbia Rent Bank

Seg 7: Where does the case stand against 5 hockey players charge with assault?

Five players from the 2018 national junior hockey team have been charged in a sexual assault case, The players intend to plead not guilty and defend themselves against the charges.

Guest: Dr. Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management at the University of Guelph

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